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I was bleeding during sex. got 4th depo shot may 1. could i get pregnant from breakthrough bleeding?

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No: DepoProvera protects you well against pregnancy and break through bleeding does not reduce that protection

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/3/2015

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I'm having heavy vaginal bleeding but I'm turning one month tomorrow on being on the Depo-Provera shot. Could I be pregnant???I've had unprotected sex since

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